A plush venue with gardens mowed to perfection and flower laced lanes—Paradigm Conference Center is a classy venue for organizing social events. The conference area blends elegant decor with modern amenities and accommodates around 300 people. Have a meeting next to a warm fireplace or an outdoor gathering in a wonderful fountain and statue laced garden. A professional staff is always present to care of the catering and any other possible needs the guest may have, leaving you to focus on your meeting or enjoy your party. Its location in the downtown area makes it easily accessible.

This little-known estate and grounds are landscaped like a French palace. Called The Garden of the Bishop's Close, it was given to the Episcopal Diocese of Portland by the Kerr family in 1957. Different plant varieties are labeled, making it an educational tour of Northwest plant life. No matter what the season, this is always a great place to visit. A winding, somewhat hilly pathway can get steep, so you may want to stick to the flatland. No bicycles, picnics, food or drinks are allowed, but admission is free.

Nick Sckavone, an avid baseball manager from the turn of the 20th Century, established this baseball field at Westmoreland Park in 1939. Sckavone actively developed the wooden stadium and is credited for developing the sport in Portland. The ballpark makes this Sellwood recreation area very popular among group picnickers. Moreover, with plenty of tables and shelter, the facilities are ready for your gathering. Bring the gang for a guaranteed good time. There are no fees to use the park, unless a shelter is reserved for an event; fees depend on the event.

A liberal arts college, Warner Pacific has lots to offer all its students. Besides the regular academics, it offers an Adult Degree Program and extra-curricular activities like athletics, theater, student clubs and so on. The college has a beautiful campus punctuated with several impressive structures like the Egtvedt Hall, the McGuire Auditorium and the Schlatter Chapel. Moreover, the institution also doubles up as a venue for in-house events as well as public gatherings, other functions and fund-raisers. Rental inquiries can be made at the College office.

Emergency room, maternity services, specialized health services and more. Many clinics and services are spread across Portland's Eastside. Adventist has 20 Christian hospitals in many Western states. The affiliated Tillamook Hospital is located at 1000 Third Street in Tillamook, OR.

Jackson Middle School is an institute that strikes the right balance between education, extra-curricular activities and sports. Students are guided and encouraged to participate in the various cultural programmes, sport events and performing arts along with excelling in their respective curriculum. Aspiring students can also travel to other cities around the globe on educational trips and pursue higher studies along with broadening their horizons about various cultures.

The Ahmadiyaa Muslim Community was set up in Portland in the year 1966. Portland's earliest mosque catering to the Ahmadiyaa Muslim congregation, Portland Rizwan Mosque was founded in the year 1987. The prayer house is nestled on a beautiful hill in a quaint neighborhood. The mosque's architecture is a blend of American suburban and traditional design seen in countries dominated by Muslim population. The mosque conducts social activities and classes to train individuals about Ahmadiyaa Muslim community. Its community initiatives include blood donation camps, road cleanup drives and distributing clothes and food to the needy. Ever since it was established, Portland Rizwan Mosque has imparted knowledge on Islam and has actively participated in interfaith and outreach events. Its members belong to various nationalities and ethnicities and the mosque serves as a proof of tolerance and pluralism.

Professional courses, experienced faculty and scenic beauty, at Sylvania Campus, learning can never be a burden. With reputation par excellence this college prepares its students for the competitive technology market. Sounds boring? Well, not here at Sylvania. Various activities and events happening all year round make sure that students don't follow a mundane routine. A part of Portland Community College, this campus was built in 1968 and currently has a student strength of well over twenty thousand.

This small neighborhood gym verges on the rinky-dink. There's only one bathroom/locker room that members take turns using. Don't look for cups by the water cooler, because management enforces a strict BYOWB (bring your own water bottle) policy. Still, it's kind of charming and totally unpretentious. Neighborhood folks walk, bike or drive to get a good workout. There's one treadmill, about six stair-climbing machines and six stationary bikes and a whole lot of weight machines and free weights. Cardio kickboxing classes take place in a big carpeted area that is used for stretching when class isn't in session.

The Portland region in Oregon is embellished with one of the magnificent sites in the vicinity, in the form of the historical Santa Barbara Apartment. The monumental apartments stand as a building complex, precisely in southeast Portland. The apartments are incorporated in the National Register of Historic Places.

Get into the groove as Reform Pilates shows you how working out can be fun. This studio offers regular Pilates sessions, gyrotonics, mat classes, prenatal and post-partum Pilates, etc. Instructors are warm and accommodating and conduct private lessons too.